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[@kateb1242]

How to pick a good dentist?

[@AguaLindaFarmWeddings]

Do you have a video about what I think is called intrusion? I need my top molars on left side to be pushed up after bottom ones were pulled and they grew down leaving no room for implants

[@drhoulik]

@@AguaLindaFarmWeddings I don’t have a specific video on this but I’m happy to help however I can. Did you have any specific questions or things on your mind?

[@kateb1242]

My 30th tooth has a visible vertical crack running along the outer side. The crack is running from the top half way down towards the gum line. It doesn’t hurt or cause discomfort but seems to have a cavity in the crack, the tooth itself does have minor cavity spots on top of it too, and I’m concerned because it’s my only chewing side. Can’t chew on the other side after cavity treatments on that side that led to a crown on my 19th tooth (I regret treating any of it because I had no pain or sensitivity before and was treating it only to prep for orthodontics). Since then, the crowned tooth has been sensitive to temperature and biting and chewing became impossible even thought the crowned tooth is fine when left untouched. Now with the cracked tooth on the other side I’m worried to lose my only chewing side and to have the same discomfort eating on both sides. What would you recommend?

[@drhoulik]

Thank you for the questions. If there is in fact a cavity there- then it will need to be fixed (not if but when) so I wouldn't let that go too long. As far as being concerned about getting more work after not having the best results or experience with previous work... That's a bit tricker. And sorry to hear you're having trouble on your left side. I would consult with your existing dentist or entertain finding another one that friends/family go to, reviews, etc... When deciding to get the work done I would ask about... -Using glum or desensitizer when they're placing the filling to help with discomfort afterwards. -If they need to crown it- ask about different materials and what would be the most conservative option in order to still get a good result (emax, vs zirconia) Lmk if I can help in any additional way. Thank you

[@kateb1242]

@ thank you for the good info dr houlik! I’ll look into it